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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] static
From: K8RI <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2013 15:42:21 -0400
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On 7/6/2013 12:40 PM, jcjacobsen@q.com wrote:


A snippet from Rich:
< I plan on using a group of Anderson Power Poles for a quick disconnect
for my rotor cables. >

Rich,

While that sounds like a good idea, I'd like to suggest either a multi-pin Cinch-Jones 
connector or a connector for a utility trailer. The Pwr-Poles will be hard to keep 
"straight" as far as 1-1, 2-2, etc. With the others, it's one plug-up. they are 
polorized, and you're done.


I have to admit that I really dislike the Cinch-Jones connectors after using them and other types in industry.

I much prefer the "Winchester" type often seen on surplus gear.

OTOH if it's a rotator cable, Hygain has a very nice connector that it uses on the Tailtwister. I've converted my Ham series rotators to using them, They use gold plated pins and are relatively easy to weatherproof.
They are mechanically secure and well worth the effort to install.
To disconnect it's about two turns on the collar and pull them apart.

They're not cheap, but to me, they are well worth the money.

73

Roger (K8RI)


K9WN Jake
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